Resources for Students
Student Fare Discounts
Some agencies offer discount fare programs for students. This allows passes and single rides to be purchased at a reduced price. There are other options for transportation - the ones listed here are specific to students. To see all available options, view the Provider Directory.
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RiverCities Transit
Student passes are available to those who have a student ID showing the holder is currently attending classes and earning college credit at an accredited school of higher education.
Student Summer Fun Passes are a buy-two-months-get-one-free promotion from June 1 through August 31 of each calendar year.
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Pacific Transit
A Student Monthly Pass is $18 and is good for the calendar month on all routes. These are for all college students with verification of enrollment.
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C-Tran
The Education Opportunity Pass is a free transit pass available to currently enrolled Clark College and WSU Vancouver students. Please contact your specific school for more information, including where to obtain a pass.
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Sunset Empire Transportation District
Discounted monthly passes are available for those who are aged 60 and over, have a disability, are active-duty military or a Veteran, a K-12 or college student, or are low income. Reduced Day Passes are available for $3.00 and Reduced Monthly Passes are available for $20.00. An application is required to determine eligibility for a Reduced Fare I.D. Card.
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CC Rider
Qualifying individuals will receive $1 off their single ride fare. This program does not apply to monthly passes. Qualifying individuals include seniors, veterans, students, those with a disability, and low-income individuals. An application is required to determine eligibility.
School District Transportation Information
School District Transportation departments operate and maintain fleets of buses and other vehicles used in school operations such as getting students to and from school.
Cowlitz County School Districts
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Castle Rock School District — Phone: (360) 501-2940
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 501-3126
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Kalama School District — Phone: (360) 673-5282
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 841-2023
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Kelso School District — Phone: (360) 501-1900
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 501-1350
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Longview School District — Phone: (360) 575-7000
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 501-7019
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Toutle Lake School District — Phone: (360) 274-6182
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 967-1135
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Woodland School District — Phone: (360) 841-2700
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 841-2023
Grays Harbor County School Districts
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Aberdeen School District — Phone: (360) 538-2000
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 538-8270
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Cosmopolis School District — Phone: (360) 532-7181
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Elma School District — Phone: (360) 482-2822
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Hoquiam School District — Phone: (360) 538-8200
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 538-8270
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McCleary School District — Phone: (360) 495-3204
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Montesano School District — Phone: (360) 249-4528
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 249-5454
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North Beach School District — Phone: (360) 289-2447
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 289-3565
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Oakville School District — Phone: (360) 273-0171
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 273-5946
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Ocosta School District — Phone: (360) 268-9125
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 268-9125 ext. 4001
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Satsop School District — Phone: (360) 482-5330
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Taholah School District — Phone: (360) 276-4780
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Wishkah Valley School District — Phone: (360) 532-3128
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 532-3128
Lewis County School Districts
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Adna School District — Phone: (360) 748-0362
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Centralia School District — Phone: (360) 330-7600
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 330-7628
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Chehalis School District — Phone: (360) 807-7200
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 330-7628
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Morton School District — Phone: (360) 496-5143
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 496-5576
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Mossyrock School District — Phone: (360) 983-3181
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 983-3185
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Napavine School District — Phone: (360) 262-3303
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 262-3630
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Onalaska School District — Phone: (360) 978-4111
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Pe Ell School District — Phone: (360) 291-3244
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Toledo School District — Phone: (360) 864-6325
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 864-2393
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White Pass School District — Phone: (360) 497-3791
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 497-2298
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Winlock School District — Phone: (360) 785-3582
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 785-4568
Pacific County School Districts
Rainier, OR School Districts
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Rainier School District — Phone: (503) 556-3777
Transportation Department — Phone: (503) 556-9140
Wahkiakum County School Districts
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Wahkiakum School District — Phone: (360) 795-3971
Transportation Department — Phone: (360) 849-6009
Youth Ride Free Fare Program
In October 2022, transit agencies across Washington reached a major milestone delivering policies that make riding transit free for people 18 and under. With these policies, the transit agencies secured access to funding from the state's Transit Support Grant.
The Transit Support Grant provides financial support to transit agencies statewide. Funding allows transit agencies to implement new projects, like additional routes and vehicles, and new bus stops and stations. People 18 years and younger make up more than 20 percent of Washington's total population. Making transit free for youth improves access for a large number of Washingtonians and helps lower family transportation costs, which on average make up 16 percent of all household expenses.
Each transit agency had the opportunity to implement its own policy and rules in response to the Youth Ride Free program. Be sure to check and see if there are specific rules for the agency you wish to use.